Priority Area: Growing farm business and community
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Development of analytical modeling tools to assess changes to milk pricing under Federal Milk Marketing Orders
The principal justification for this project is that FMMO regulation plays a key role in determining milk prices and profitability for the majority of US dairy farms, and we currently…
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Gene expression and sequence analysis to mitigate stress responses/outbreaks in dairy cows and increase alfalfa production.
Dairy production is a major economic driver in Wisconsin, generating 43.5% of the state’s total agriculture activity contributing $45.6 billion to industrial revenues and providing157,100 viable employment opportunities. Vital to…
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Carework as Farm Work? Agricultural Practitioners’ Perspectives of Childcare
Labor shortages, tightening profit margins, and aging farm populations motivate farmers, practitioners, and policymakers to identify new labor streams and increase long-term farm viability.To explore the future of agricultural labor…
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Bioconversion of whey permeate to 2,3-butanediol at bioreactor scale
Bioconversion of whey permeate (WP) to value-added compounds and materials is a key prerequisite to eliminating the burden of this waste stream on the dairy industry, and in turn, safeguarding…
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Unlocking the potential of whey: Sustainable production of low-calorie tagatose and prebiotics for value creation and reducing environmental impact
The dairy industry produces approximately 190 million tons of whey per year as a byproduct, often causing environmental concerns due to improper disposal. The lactose in whey is a valuable…
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Assessing the impact of states and national climate policies and food behavioral changes on the US dairy industry
Wisconsin is the second-largest dairy producer in the US, but the industry is facing challenges, including climate change and changes in dietary patterns. US climate policies, including carbon pricing, are…
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Development of whey protein-lignin based film/coating materials for dairy food packaging applications
Whey, a primary by-product and environmental pollutant from the dairy industry, stands out as a promising raw material for creating biodegradable films designed for food packaging applications. However, the considerable…
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Using seed priming to improve alfalfa feed quality and value
Alfalfa Is a common source for livestock feed (as hay) owing to its high protein content. According to the USDA, there is a strong correlation between relative forage quality (RFQ),…
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Profitability of automated milking systems and labor implications for Wisconsin dairy farmers
Dairy farmers have experienced substantial market volatility, hiring challenges, and rising labor costs. These factors, and the substantial time that farmers must dedicate to their dairy operations are forcing an…
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Gaining value from post-anaerobic digestion dairy manure fibers
Anaerobic digestion is a well-regarded manure treatment and management practice that adds value through biogas generation and provides a mechanism to control the release of various manure constituents to the…
